- TRIP PLANNING is an exciting part of your upcoming travel adventure so don't be shy with questions
about things to do, how to get around, etc.
- Availability and rates are subject to change. Reservations are only confirmed upon receipt of
payment. Emails and enquiries do not constitute tentative reservations nor a commitment to hold dates for the enquirer.
RENTAL PROCESS
- Reservations
A Booking Deposit and acceptance of our Rental Agreement secure your reservation. Payment is in Euros and can be made
via credit card or wire transfer. Upon confirmation of your reservation dates, we will send you a link to our secure
payment site.
- Booking Deposit
For stays of one week or less, the Booking Deposit is equal to three (3) times the
nightly rate; for longer stays, the Booking Deposit is 30% of the total rental amount. (Yes, for a minimum stay of
three nights the Booking Deposit is equal to the total payment.)
- Final Payment
If the total rental fee exceeds your Booking Deposit, then the remaining amount is due
60 days prior to check-in. Reservations made within 60 days of arrival are due in full at booking.
- Check-in/Check-out
Standard check-in is 4pm, check-out is 10am.
Non-standard check-in and check-out times must be pre-approved in
writing prior to booking. Fortunately, we can often be flexible about this if (a) you coordinate
non-standard times with us well in advance of your arrival and (b) there are no
other guests leaving/entering on your arrival/departure dates.
- Late Payment
If we do not receive your Final Payment at least 60 days prior to your arrival, your reservation will be cancelled.
- Damage Deposit
Guests are responsible for damages exceeding normal wear and tear.
A refundable damage deposit is due in cash at
check-in. The deposit is €100, or the equivalent amount in your home currency.
As of March 2010, and after more than 1500 guests, we have withheld one (1) damage deposit. (And it was offered by a guest who promptly called to confess a smashed armchair after teenage rough-housing.)
- CANCELLATIONS
See Rental Agreement for full details.
* Travel Insurance: Please purchase travel insurance for
protection against emergency change-of-plans. All
cancellations are unplanned and, usually, for traumatic reasons;
however, we can not provide insurance for those who opt to
not purchase it themselves.
* Cancellation by Us: Once your booking is confirmed, we will
not accept any other offers -- no matter how financially attractive
-- for your chosen dates. Your reservation is guaranteed.
* Cancellation by Guest: Upon receipt of emailed notice from you, we will cancel your reservation and, within 48 hours, email an invoice reflecting all payments received. You can then deliver this invoice to your Travel Insurance provider.
* Cancellation Refund: The amount of refund depends upon the terms and conditions of your Travel Insurance company; they will be responsible for any reimbursement of payments.
While we can not recommend any specific Travel Insurance company, they are highly affordable. One recent online quote: two adults, €4000 trip cost; coverage = €50 per person. Options abound, including
InsureMyTrip,
Travelex–Insurance, and
TravelGuard. (Disclosure: we receive a small referral compensation from two of these organizations. We've included three choices so you can chose one that works best for you!)
Last updated 24 July 2009.
- SMOKING
You will forfeit your entire damage deposit for allowing anyone to
smoke anywhere on the premises, including the terraces. Per the Rental Agreement, we also have the right to immediately terminate your occupancy with no refund of monies received.
Tar and feathers are not out of the question. (Those of us who are allergic to smoke thank you
for your understanding.)
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